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marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in
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Recent Examples of gusty
Locally gusty winds also could pose a hazard.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to the precipitation, winds could also be increasingly gusty from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Rockies.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The wind was gusty, though not as strong as expected based on erroneously exaggerated weather forecasts.
—Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
At the time of the crash, a Nor'easter was imminent, and Massachusetts had rain, gusty winds and poor visibility.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Humberto is passing west of the island as a large hurricane Tuesday, bringing bands of rain, gusty winds and dangerous surf.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Another round of storms is set to arrive during the evening, some strong with gusty winds and heavy downpours, according to Fox19 meteorologists.
—Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
The area could see gusty winds, localized blowing dust and heavy rainfall.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even when pyrocumulus clouds don't form, the intense heat from a massive wildfire can still create locally strong, gusty winds in the area.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to the precipitation, winds could also be increasingly gusty from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Rockies.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The wind was gusty, though not as strong as expected based on erroneously exaggerated weather forecasts.
—Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
At the time of the crash, a Nor'easter was imminent, and Massachusetts had rain, gusty winds and poor visibility.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Humberto is passing west of the island as a large hurricane Tuesday, bringing bands of rain, gusty winds and dangerous surf.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Another round of storms is set to arrive during the evening, some strong with gusty winds and heavy downpours, according to Fox19 meteorologists.
—Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
The area could see gusty winds, localized blowing dust and heavy rainfall.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even when pyrocumulus clouds don't form, the intense heat from a massive wildfire can still create locally strong, gusty winds in the area.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
Adjective
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Weekend in the 50s ahead Over Oklahoma City, the weather is predicted to hit 55 degrees at its highest on Saturday, and has the makings of a windy day overall with average winds at 10 mph and gusts up to 23 mph.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cold and windy conditions are expected in the Southern California region on Thursday, with Santa Ana winds set to develop this evening.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But January, with its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, is when boxes must be cleaned, inspected and repaired.—
Joe Murphy,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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That's a blustery way to say the mission will provide critical insights into Mars' climate history and evolution.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead of the front, temperatures surged into the 80s, breaking daily heat records over the past two days, while breezy conditions spread a haze of cedar pollen across Austin, aggravating seasonal allergies for many residents.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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